What's stopping me from asking her out? - /adv/ (#33356613) [Archived: 884 hours ago]

Anonymous
7/13/2025, 1:59:53 PM No.33356613
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There's this cute girl at work. She seems pretty receptive, always smiling when I talk to her and even initiating convo sometimes. But I feel hesitant to ask her out. There's lots of other cute girls at work too that seem interested. I'm not sure why I should ask this girl out over everyone else. I feel like I'm scared of something but not entirely sure what. Am I overthinking it? Should I just go for it?
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Anonymous
7/13/2025, 2:26:09 PM No.33356695
>>33356613 (OP)
Did you forget that she's your coworker? Weigh the pros and cons.
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Anonymous
7/13/2025, 2:46:08 PM No.33356767
>>33356695
dude, its just a shitty retail job. people dont even last 3 months here
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Anonymous
7/13/2025, 2:58:17 PM No.33356822
>>33356613 (OP)
>Should I just go for it?
No. Asking out a co-worker is a minefield. Even if she is interested and you don't get reported to HR, think about what it's going to be like trying to work with her when you're in the middle of a really acrimonious break-up
Anonymous
7/13/2025, 3:04:05 PM No.33356842
>>33356613 (OP)
Just ask her, you'll feel better for having tried than for having sat around wondering.
>a lot of other girls are interesting
Try not to have an inflated ego about it though.
Anonymous
7/13/2025, 3:10:21 PM No.33356859
you know you’re the ugly autistic weirdo that will always be rejected deep down. chad goes up to her because hes had years of positive reinforcement. the blackpill. you know deep down thats its true
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Anonymous
7/13/2025, 3:39:03 PM No.33356927
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>>33356859 Fix yourself first before giving advise to others retard
Anonymous
7/13/2025, 4:32:48 PM No.33357033
Ask her but don't do it in a retarded, autistic way. Just ask if she wants to hang out, don't frame it as
>dO yOu WaNT to Go oN A dAtE and bE mY GiRlFriEnD?
Anonymous
7/13/2025, 4:39:08 PM No.33357042
>>33356767
When you said "at work" you have to understand, people will naturally assume you mean you have a real job.
Anonymous
7/13/2025, 4:42:31 PM No.33357052
>>33356613 (OP)
Try starting with a non-date date, something that could be just hanging out.

"I was thinking of trying that new sandwich shop for lunch. Want to check it out wioh me?"
Anonymous
7/13/2025, 6:20:20 PM No.33357352
>>33356767
>Calls it work
>Receives valid answer based on information given
>Doesn't explain in post that it's just a retail job

If you're this stupid, don't bother asking her out.
Anonymous
7/13/2025, 6:32:35 PM No.33357400
>>33356613 (OP)
Fear of failure. Remedy: Embrace as a FACT that you WILL fail, and that it's all part of the game. Picture it happening and mentally accept it as the price of living.

Now, if she accepts your invitation, that too might be (even more) frightening. And that outcome also should be accepted with equanimity.
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Anonymous
7/13/2025, 7:21:42 PM No.33357593
>>33357400
I don’t think it’s failure. I’ve done it before with another girl which led to an interesting adventure. Judging by how we’ve been talking so far I have a feeling she’d say yes. Even if she said no I could see us still being friends.